Chapter 80
Off To Sleep
.:Violet:.
At least minutes had passed since her team showed up. Fatigue entered her bones and Vincent didn't look like he was going to back down anytime soon.
"Oh no, is the pathetic ninja tired already?" The ginger sneered as Violet retreated back from the close combat, panting hard.
"Why would you care?" The tamer of air snapped as she adjusted her grip on the sweaty daggers' handles and she gently slouched over due to the intensifying pain in her back.
"You're in pain."
"No I'm not-"
"Really? I'm sure the wounds on your back from last night reopened." A sickening smirk on his face appeared and when Violet went to touch her back, she felt something warm, thick and sticky soaking through her ninja gi. "Admit it little girl, you're in no condition to fight. Might as well admit defeat… or else."
"Or else what?" The ninja challenged as she stood up straight and tall, trying not to grimace at the pain taking over. In the background, she could hear the others called her name out worriedly.
"That red one looks really worried. I bet he cares about you a lot, same how you care about him."
"Don't hurt them!" She hissed, narrowing her eyes but she gasped when Vincent grabbed another gun from the back of his pants and pointed at her.
"What if I do?"
"I'll kill you; I'll become a cold-blooded killer just to save them!"
"You're too late for that." At this, she furrowed her brows in confusion but when the gun drifted away from her, everything stopped like the world was erupting and shattering into pieces.
The weapon was aimed for the brunette who was once thrashing in Zane's and Wu's arms only to stop and stared wide-eyed at the new situation. The caramel-haired girl saw fear swam in Kai's eyes, a feeling she knew too well and hoped for no one to experience. This wasn't the fear you felt in the dark, on heights or the top of the roller coaster but the fear you experience before death; the pounding of the heart that painfully beat against the rib cages to jump out, not wanting to stay for the kill. Kai might feel that right now but the fear Violet felt was the earth shattering one. The one where your heart doesn't pound but drops into an endless pit, making it hard to breathe. Violet feared for Kai's life.
"Kill me instead. Kill me." She begged, not wanting to shout but Vincent smirked in her directions.
"Like I said, too late."
Time went slow from there. Each second was stretching into a minute. Wide, violet eyes watched as the finger slowly rested on the trigger. The ninja sprinted. It was like her body was on autopilot, moving without needing to think on what you doing but get what you need or want. The ninja of air ignored the flaring pain in her back and leg but ran; ran to the spot between the gun and Kai.
Like a switch, the fear disappeared but fury woven its way into Violet. When she got in between, she threw her arms out and the anger that was inside exploded out in gushed of winds, pushing everything back like a whip. Blow the bullet away. Save Kai. Kill Vincent. Blow the bullet away. Save Kai. Kill Vincent. Blow the bullet away. Save Kai. Kill Vincent.
By unleashing her powers, theoretically, she can do all three of these desires. It was like the wind was pouring out of her from every cell of her body. The pain in her leg and back was dull compare to the new excruciating pain that formed in her stomach but that didn't stop her from wanting to unleash everything. The man was flown back from the strong force of the winds; colliding head first into the stone building. Dead. Dead. Dead. The word repeated so many times in her head. But quickly like sand blowing away in the wind, Violet could feel her energy sapped away and soon, the winds around her died down and the girl finally collapsed to her knees, the new pain in her stomach took her. Just like a lifeless doll that's been cut from all strings, Violet fell to her side but her eyes observed her surroundings.
The buildings that surrounded the centre of Jamanakai Village were smashed and destroyed from the air tamer's wrath. Only a total of twelve buildings were crumbled and laid in a heap of rumble. Her eyes then wondered over to where her team laid and she slowly moved her head, the pain from her stomach now raided every part of her body. She couldn't see Wu, Kai or Zane but she had a clear view of Nathan, Cole, Jay and Nya. All four were on their backs but slowly sitting up, recovering from the attack.
"Violet!"
Kai's voice ripped through the air where dust and dirt was settling down. Violet didn't respond though, even if she wanted too. Her energy was draining fast that Violet was too tired to even change her view onto the red figure that was running towards her in the corner of her eyes. To her relief it didn't look like he got shot… So where did the bullet go?
"Violet look at me please!" Only now she just registered Kai had fell to his knees and gathered her into his arms. But she couldn't feel anything. Everywhere was sore yet numb. She couldn't feel the warmth of Kai's body of the texture of his skin. "Why did you do that?"
Then the pain in her stomach increased and the pieces slowly fell in places.
Her wind didn't stop the bullet. She got shot instead.
But slowly, her vision blurred the red figure who was crying and many faces that entered her eyes sight but it wasn't long until darkness replaced them.
.:Lloyd:.
The blonde made sure to keep an eye over the silent village as he leaned over the rails that bordered the decks. At first he thought being the legendary ninja that will save Ninjago would be great and when he grew older, he thought he would be able to attend more missions, no longer staying on the bounty. It was completely opposite to what he expected. Now that he's the green ninja, he has to defeat his father. By defeat, Lloyd had no idea what it means. Is it to kill or to knock out? To emotionally or physically break? Yes he got to go on missions with the guys but whatever is deem 'life threatening' he has to stay behind.
The Green Ninja could only heave a sigh as he sat on the edge of the decks: his legs hanging off the edge, his arms rested on top of the rails and his head was placed on it as well. His green eyes peered over the city from the distance. Violet was a sister to him. What the heck, she's a sister to Nya, Nathan and Zane. At the moment the boy wasn't sure about Jay and Cole. His uncle views her as a daughter while Kai's her boyfriend. Of course everyone is worried but it doesn't make sense why to leave Lloyd behind.
Suddenly, something changed and the air grew tense, he could feel it. A white, windy dome expanded from the middle of the village and it grew bright before popping. Like a nuclear bomb, the wind grew rough and headed for his direction. Instantly, Lloyd hopped up from the decks and ran to the Bounty. He managed to grip the steering wheel when the rough winds hit, throwing the Destiny's Bounty out of balance in the air. Furiously turning the wheel with his left hand, Lloyd's right hand pushed some buttons so the booster on the left side of the Bounty would work harder to make the Bounty stable in the air since the right side was closest to the village. While doing all of this, Lloyd's mind went deep into thought. There was only one person he knew that could do that. Violet. This meant she wasn't dead. Lloyd nearly sighed with relief on the stop but he wondered, what could possibly be so difficult for Violet to unleash all her powers?
Whatever it is, it must be gone now. Lloyd would be surprised if the guys weren't hurt from that blow if they were nearby. Deciding it was safe, Lloyd brought the Bounty closer to the town. He flew over the middle of the Jamanakai Village which was where he saw the dome of wind form in the first place. Looking over the steering wheel and through the window to look below, he gasped to see the buildings were in ruins in the centre. But right in the middle he saw the whole team together. He stationed the Bounty in the air and lowered the anchor before rushing to the decks to greet them all and give Violet the biggest hug possible.
Instead, the first person to come up was Zane. Instead of a happy or positive face, the Nindroid showed so many emotions at once. Anxious, distort, furious, scared and worried. It was obvious to the Green Ninja by the way Zane's brows were furrowed over his wide and haunted eyes.
"Z-Zane?"
"No time to explain, get the first aid kit and everything ready in the girls' room now!"
"Now?"
"Lloyd! I mean now!"
"O-Okay!" Lloyd stammered and he rushed to the bridge. That was the first time Zane ever raised his voice at him. Scratch that, that was the first time Zane ever yelled in Lloyd's presence! Apart from when he turned Zane's suit pink.
Could it be Violet got seriously hurt?
This thought made his stomach squeeze and churn sickeningly. However, this didn't slow Lloyd down, instead it made him run faster. He pushed the door open and it hit the wall with a loud bang but Lloyd didn't care if it created a hole in the wall or not. The blonde practically slid onto his knees and in front of the drawer that contained either spare parts for the bridge or the first aid kit. Lloyd opened the doors quickly and pulled out the big, plastic box that contained all their medical equipment and ointments. The green-eyed boy then reached further back into the drawer and grabbed Zane's instruments and tools. If Zane was yelling at him, it could mean Violet or someone else is seriously hurt that the Nindroid may have to operate.
Once Lloyd got everything, he dashed to the lower decks but skidded to a stop on the decks. On the usually clean wooden boards of the decks were dots of blood leading from where Lloyd saw Zane emerge leading all the way to the lower decks. The Green Ninja didn't like this at all. When he got to the room –where the door was swung open- he gasped at the sight of his sister.
At the moment, Kai was on the bed, holding Violet so her head –eyes closed- rested on the fire tamer's shoulder but her back facing the door. Zane was also seated opposite Kai, his fingers inspecting the wound. More than seven, bloody lines marred the girl's back, going from her left shoulder back to her right lower back. Each cut or lash teared through the layer of skin and deep into her back. The sight brought tears to Lloyd's eyes and bile to his throat.
Then, Sensei Wu moved into his view, blocking the boy's sight to his broken teammate. His uncle's usually clean skin and beard was covered in soot and dirt.
"I need you to fetch some clean linen okay?" He asked softly and took the two boxes from Lloyd's hand.
"U-Uncle-"
"Be quick. And I need you to get a box from my room, the one with the medical tea and herbs."
"Y-Yes Uncle..."
And as Lloyd turned around, he could catch sight of Nya crying as she tended the large cut on Jay's face while Cole and Nathan weren't in the room. Still, he obeyed his uncle's orders and left the scene.
Wow, I nearly forgot to update. I was busy talking to my best friend McKennaCarson15 and then when we were talking about Zane, I went "I NEED TO UPDATE!". Anyway, thanks to those who updated. It's really late now and I want to post this tonight but I can't do author's thanks to the reviewers but thank you so much anyway! Love you all! And don't forget to review, I'll be super happy if you do :)